NBTA focuses on corporate and industry travel within the business travel sector. During the previous conference, key seminars included a closing address given by former President Bill Clinton and an important meeting and events speech by Virgin found Sir Richard Branson. International themes are incorporated for the variety of attendees by topics such as how to successfully start a Global Travel Program.

Thousands of business travel spokesmen, managers, and others involved in the events sector are attending. Anyone involved in corporate travel or interested in the meetings industry is encouraged to attend. Over 4,000 business travel managers from around the globe are expected to converge at the NBTA.

The NBTA has certainly been found beneficial and worthwhile for those attending. During the last conference in August 2009, 72% of buyers spent over $10 million for travel services. 66% of all attendees will find between one and eight new suppliers for holding meetings and events. 80% of all attendees seek new products and services at the NBTA Convention.

About The Author

Rob is editor of Business Travel Destinations. He was voted among the top 10 business travel bloggers by USA TODAY 10Best. Rob reviews international destinations for meetings and events -- where business travelers go, the hotels where they stay and their lifestyle preferences on the road. He spent more than a decade planning hundreds of corporate events throughout the U.S. for a Fortune 50 company, including meetings, conferences, seminars, executive retreats and other special events. Rob was previously the event planning guide for About.com (previously by The New York Times Company, now known as The Balance) from 2007 - 2011. His articles have appeared in business travel publications and travel sites internationally.